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2025级高一上学期第二次阶段性考试英语试题
2025.12
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do first
A. Help the man. B. Finish her homework. C. Watch a program.
2. What does the woman think of Helen
A. Quiet. B. Sociable. C. Talkative.
3. How much does the man need to pay
A. $90. B. $162. C. $180.
4. Why is the woman late
A. Her flight was delayed.
B. She was caught in a traffic jam.
C. The road is under construction now.
5. What relation is Walter to the speakers
A. Their former colleague. B. Their teacher. C. Their boss.
第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. A birthday party. B. The man’s friends. C. A big box.
7. How does the man sound
A. Surprised. B. Excited. C. Calm.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What will the woman do this weekend
A. Stay with her grandpa. B. Conduct a survey. C. Make a schedule.
9. What do we know about the woman’s grandpa
A. He passed away. B. He will retire. C. He lives alone.
10. What is the woman
A. A soldier. B. A student. C. A farmer.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. Where does the woman work now
A. At a shoe factory. B. At a bank. C. At a shop.
12. Why does the woman want to find another job
A. She is bored of her present job.
B. She is dissatisfied with the present salary.
C. She doesn’t get along with her workmates.
13. How is the woman advised to buy a house
A. By applying for a loan.
B. By selling up her old house.
C. By borrowing money from friends.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16四个小题。
14. What is the man reading for
A. A trip. B. An interview. C. A report.
15. Where will the woman return after graduation
A. Britain. B. Canada. C. Italy.
16. What is John’s plan according to the woman
A. Continuing his study. B. Traveling to Britain. C. Opening a shop.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is being held in the new sports stadium now
A. A match. B. A conference. C. A concert.
18. What is the disadvantage of the City Theater
A. The inconvenient route. B. The bad air conditioner. C. The limited space.
19. Which place will the visitors go today
A. Victoria Park. B. The City Theater. C. The Market Place.
20. What does the speaker advise visitors to do in the end
A. Visit some shops.
B. Go to the High Street.
C. See animals in the city center.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Best Summer Travel Programs for Teens in 2026
Do something different this summer by joining one of these summer camps or teen travel programs!
AMIGOS
It has the perfect summer programs for teens who know some Spanish and want to help the environment. Choose between learning about sustainable agriculture (可持续农业) and working on a community farm in the mountains of Panama or protecting the homes of sea turtles up and down the Pacific Coast.
Location: Panama
Program length:3 weeks
Age range (范围):15-19
Starting price: $4,875 USD
Travel for Teens
Travel for Teens has programs for older teens. Its goal is to develop a greater sense of independence (独立) so that you’re ready to take on the world after your time abroad. The programs are designed to help you explore local culture and food, and avoid crowded tourist destinations.
Location: Thailand, Vietnam, Spain, New Zealand, and more!
Program length:11-30 days
Age range:16-18
Starting price: $4,395 USD
NACEL Education Travel
It is perfect if you’re new to travel or short on time. Either focus on French language classes or sports programs like basketball, soccer, dance, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and more. While your day will be packed with activities, you’ll still have hours of free time throughout the day to rest or get to know your new friends.
Location: France
Program length:1-4 weeks
Age range:12-19
Starting price: $1,330 USD
Global Works
It has something for everyone in their Costa Rica Summer Service Adventures. You can choose to work with kids, join building projects, help wild animals, or join health projects. You’ll have the chance to go surfing while learning about the local environment.
Location: Costa Rica
Program length:15-25 days
Age range:13-15
Starting price: $4,595 USD
21. What is special about the AMIGOS program
A. It offers many water sports. B. It is located in an Asian country.
C. It requires certain Spanish skills. D. It is designed to learn local culture.
22. Which should a 13-year-old boy choose if he wants a short program that costs the least
A. AMIGOS. B. Travel for Teens.
C. Global Works. D. NACEL Education Travel.
23. Why does the author write the text
A. To recommend travel programs to join.
B. To compare different travel programs.
C. To explain how to apply for travel programs.
D. To discuss the importance of travel programs.
B
13-year-old Ava Dorsey is the founder of Ava’s Pet Palace, a business that sells organic dog and cat treats. “I actually had the idea when I was six with a picture I drew of a palace,” she says. It was a detailed design for dogs and cats and she had serious plans to build it one day.
Unlike most dog treats that you find in stores, dog treats sold by Ava’s Pet Palace are 100% organic, and are non-GMO(非转基因). Ava has set a goal for herself with these dog treats, and she wants every treat to be healthy, tasty, and top-quality. Seriously, some of her treats sound delicious enough for people to eat! “All of my bags now have the USDA organic stamp, and we’re very excited to have gotten it because it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time,” she says. “A lot of stores like to see organic products because customers like it, so that was really exciting.”
Ava says the biggest challenge of being a kid in business is when people don't take her seriously, but undoubtedly Ava has proved that her doubters are wrong! When asked how she defines(定义) success, Ava says, “When you hit a bump in the road, you shouldn’t give up and you keep trying.” She learned that from her mom, who sounds like a smart lady! Some more things Ava has learned from her years in business: Hard work eventually pays off and there is nothing wrong with asking for help.
As far as the future of the pet treats industry goes, Ava is optimistic——but she’d also like to be an inspiration for change. “There’s not much diversity(多样性) right now, so that’s something I would love to see in the future,” says Ava. “I would also love to see more kids in this industry. There aren’t many other teenagers around, and I hope that I can be an inspiration to others who hope to lead the pet industry.”
24. What can we learn about Ava’s Pet Palace from the first two paragraphs
A. It is a palace for pets. B. It is very popular among kids.
C. It sells organic pet food. D. It designs stamps for customers.
25. What does “hit a bump in the road” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Drive on a stone road. B. Face a challenging situation.
C. Escape a setback in business. D. Encounter an unexpected opportunity.
26. What can be inferred about Ava’s future goals
A. She plans to enlarge her business in other industries.
B. She wants to employ more teenagers in her company.
C. She intends to be a leading figure in the pet industry.
D. She hopes to break new ground in the pet treats industry.
27. Which of the following best describes Ava
A. Patient and hard-working. B. Friendly and outgoing.
C. Confident and humorous. D. Determined and creative.
C
Have you ever found yourself in a classroom, seen a classmate yawn (打哈欠), and suddenly felt like yawning too This common phenomenon (现象) lies beyond humans — even babies and animals like dogs and cats experience it. So what causes this behavior
First, yawning helps our bodies get more oxygen. Our brains need lots of oxygen to work well.
When we’re tired or sit still for a long time (like during a story time), we breathe slowly. Slow breathing means less oxygen goes into our blood. Our brains notice this and say, “We need more air”. Then — yawn! We open our mouths wide, take a big breath, and pull in fresh oxygen. It also pushes out old air that our body doesn’t need. It’s like pressing a “refresh” button for your body.
Also, yawning is highly contagious. That means if you see someone yawn, you might yawn too. Why Scientists think this might be a way we connect with each other. Long ago, when people lived in groups, yawning could say, “Let’s rest together” or “Wake up — we need to stay safe” . Today, it still makes us feel close to others. If your best friend yawns, your yawning back is like saying, “I’m with you.”
However, unlike popular belief, yawning is not only caused by sleepiness. It can also take place during moments of boredom, such as waiting in line, or surprisingly, when expecting exciting events like a birthday party or an important sports match. In these situations, a yawn may help prepare the body for upcoming changes in activity or stress levels.
So the next time you yawn, don’t feel shy! Recognize it as your body’s smart way to stay healthy. And if you see someone else yawns, go ahead and feel free to join in — it’s a harmless, shared biological experience.
28. How does yawning help our bodies
A. It helps us communicate with animals. B. It prevents us from getting bored in class.
C. It increases oxygen intake and removes old air. D. It makes us feel more sleepy and relaxed.
29. What does the underlined word “contagious” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Healthy. B. Catching. C. Dangerous. D. Natural.
30. According to paragraph 4, in what situation are you most likely to yawn
A. Running a 100-meter race. B. Taking an important exam.
C. Reading an interesting novel. D. Waiting at a railway station.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why Do You Yawn B. Can You Control Your Yawn
C. Is Yawning Shameful D. When Will You Yawn
D
As more and more students use AI to help with schoolwork, we still aren’t sure about the effect it’s having on learning.
To look into this, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) asked 54 people aged 18 to 39 to write three essays (文章) in 20 minutes. One group wrote all three essays with the help of popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. Another group used only the Internet for help, with AI answers turned off. And a third group used no outside sources at all. The essays were on topics about deep thinking, like whether we need to help others in order to be truly happy, or whether books and movies can truly change people’s lives.
People taking part wore special headsets that recorded their brains’ electrical activity while they wrote. Those using ChatGPT showed the lowest levels of brain connectivity, while those using only the Internet had greater brain connectivity. Those using no outside sources had the most connectivity. After they’d finished, the ChatGPT group was also the least able to repeat sentences from their essays.
Eighteen people were later called back to rewrite one of their essays. This time the groups were changed — those who had used ChatGPT before now had to write with no outside sources, and those who had used no outside sources before could now use ChatGPT. It found that all nine people from the no-outside-sources group could remember all the topics they had written about before. But only three of those who had used ChatGPT could remember all of their topics. And those who had used ChatGPT before still showed weaker brain connectivity even now that they were writing without using any outside sources.
The study has not yet been checked by other experts. However, the researchers decided to share their results right away without waiting because of how important the findings may be for children’s education — and they felt the results should be seen as soon as possible.
32. Why did researchers carry out the study
A. To test Internet’s practical value. B. To improve students’ writing skills.
C. To know AI’s effect on learning. D. To teach students to use ChatGPT.
33. What made the three groups different from each other
A. The number of essays. B. Topics of their essays.
C. Time for writing essays. D. Sources used for writing.
34. What can be found from the further study according to paragraph 4
A. ChatGPT users forgot more topics. B. Internet users wrote better essays.
C. No-source users repeated most essays. D. AI users had stronger brain connectivity.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Ways to Use Outside Sources.
B. Why AI Is Less Helpful to Students.
C. AI Might Decrease Learning Effect.
D. How Memory Directly Affects Writing Process.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Recycling(回收利用) has become more and more important in our efforts to protect the environment. While you may work hard to group, reuse, and repurpose, it can be sad when your efforts seem fruitless because of your neighbors’ carelessness.___36___However, using these ways can help encourage your neighbors to take action:
● Make recycling easy: add bins(垃圾桶) to your area.
The best way to get people to do something is to make it easy for them. Place recycling bins next to trash cans in busy areas such as parks and parking lots. Try using bins with different colors.___37___Check with your local disposal service; they may offer free bins to your neighbors and regular pickup services.
● ___38___
Organize an activity to bring the community together while teaching them about the advantages of recycling. Explain how developing these small habits can help our planet. Try creating clear rules explaining local rules to homes and businesses. This can help neighbors who are unsure about which materials they can recycle or how to group them properly.
● Reward(奖励) people who recycle.
To encourage participation(参与), offer rewards for recycling efforts. Organize a friendly competition between neighborhoods or streets, and record recycling rates over a month. Encourage teams to collect lights, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and jars. To increase the competition, create a leaderboard that’s updated weekly and shown to the community.___39___
● Start small, make a big difference.
___40___Start with one or two of these ideas and build from there. As more people join, your community’s influence will grow. Together, we can create cleaner neighborhoods and a healthier planet.
A. Educate your community.
B. Remember, changing habits takes time.
C. Reward the area with the most people recycling.
D. A good habit can lead to a more successful life.
E. This can keep participants encouraged throughout the month.
F. Getting your community to understand why we should recycle isn’t simple.
G. It helps your neighbors quickly know where to put different wastes.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分35分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In Grade 10, I was far from being the athletic type. I was short, thin, and the ____41____ person for any sports team. So I showed no ____42____ in an upcoming school basketball game.
One afternoon, my friend Leo came over to me. “Hey, we’re short one ____43____,” he said. I laughed. “Me I can’t play basketball.” “You don’t have to be great,” he replied. “You just have to ____44____.”
Unwillingly, I agreed, more out of guilt (内疚) than excitement. The first ____45____ was terrible. I ____46____ every shot, even ran in the wrong direction and almost gave up. But then our coach, Mr. Evans, pulled me aside. “You’ve got what others forget,” he said. I looked at him, ____47____. “Heart. You keep going. You listen. That matters.”
The next few weeks, Leo ____48____ me after school, showing me how to move, pass, and shoot. I still wasn’t the best, but I felt I was ____49____.
On game day, I acted nervously at first, but soon I ____50____ what I had learnt. In the second half, I became ____51____. When Leo passed me the ball, I shot and made it. The crowd cheered. We didn’t win that day, but I had made a(n) ____52____ before everyone. I felt a sense of belonging for the first time.
After the ____53____, Mr. Evans tapped me on the back. “I ____54____ you,” he smiled. That game taught me sometimes we discover our strength not because we ____55____, but because we dare to try.
41. A. first B. suitable C. last D. powerful
42. A. interest B. talent C. anxiety D. honor
43. A. player B. audience C. coach D. host
44. A. wait B. try C. track D. sweat
45. A. competition B. crash C. sight D. practice
46. A. damaged B. missed C. caught D. blocked
47. A. frightened B. excited C. confused D. annoyed
48. A. requested B. admired C. helped D. avoided
49. A. scheduling B. suffering C. improving D. affecting
50. A. focused on B. came along C. took down D. brought up
51. A. stressed B. tired C. awkward D. relaxed
52. A. promise B. shot C. wave D. event
53. A. game B. debate C. meeting D. fight
54. A. followed B. questioned C. told D. cheated
55. A. calm B. survive C. prepare D. win
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The fire completely _____________________(destroy) the historic library.
The bridge _________________(measure) 300 meters long is remarkably impressive.
Finding enough food is essential for the __________________(survive) of many wild animals in the harsh winter.
We explored _______________(vary) options before making a decision.
She _____________(freeze) in terror when she saw the frightening bear approaching her.
With so many challenging tasks __________________(complete), he felt sort of anxious.
_________________(gather) all my courage to take a bite, I was amazed to find stinky tofu wasn’t so bad.
Offering guests a cup of tea as soon as they arrive is typical ___________ Chinese hospitality(好客).
The new course on artificial intelligence turned out to be ____________________(incredible) tough.
It is rewarding _________________(participate) in the volunteer work.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
近些年，越来越多的外国游客来到日照旅行。日照文旅(Rizhao Municipal Culture and Tourism Development Commission)正在招募志愿者，以推进日照旅游业发展。假如你是李华，请你用英语写一封申请信，内容要求如下：
1. 写信目的； 2. 个人优势； 3. 能做的事。
注意：1. 词数80字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.
Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.
Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.
It was Mary, who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.
That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.
After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, however, Mary came with good news.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2025级高一上学期第二次阶段性考试英语试题答案 2025.12
第一部分听力 (30分) 1 – 5 CABBA 6 – 10 ABACB 11 – 15 ABACB 16 – 20 CBCCA
Text 1提醒帮助做作业M: Remember, you promised to help me with my homework for English class.
W: But I want to watch this program first. It is almost over. Wait a moment, please.
Text 2三个女研究员性格不同 M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what Helen’s just the opposite.
Text 3买情侣表 M: These watches for lovers look so beautiful that I’d like to buy a pair. Would you give me a 10% discount off the price W: OK. You know the price is$100 for a man’s watch, and $80 for a woman’s watch.
Text 4迟到原因 M: What took so long I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago!
W: Yes, it did. I just got stuck on the road in a taxi in the city center.
Text 5讨论前同事 W: Do you remember our friend Walter Sullivan
M: Yes, I remember him. He used to work with us, didn’t he W: That’s right. He was always late for work.
Text 6准备生日聚会 M: (7)I can’t wait for my birthday party this Saturday evening. I hope it will be better this year. I’m hoping for something surprising and a lot of gifts.
W: It will be. There will be a lot of people at your party.
M: I know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise these days.
W: How do you know M: I saw Tom wrapping a big box with Alice, Bob and Danny!
Text 7周末计划 M: (8)Will you visit your grandpa this weekend
W: (8)Yes, I will. Will you go along with me
M: Maybe. I will see my schedule first. I’m interested in going to your village. I seldom go to a village.
W: OK. I’ll be glad if you go with me. I can show you the beautiful scenery—the clean river, and the rice field.
M: It’s great! What does your grandpa do
W: My grandpa was a soldier before, but he is retired. He does farming like the other people in the village.
M: What about your grandma W: She passed away a few years ago.
M: (9)Is your grandpa alone there W: (9)Yes, he is. That’s why I often visit him.
M: Why don’t you stay there W: (10)I plan to stay there after I graduate from university.
Text 8薪资低想换工作 M: Hi, what’s going on？ W: Good! Thanks. How about you
M: Good! Where are you working now W: (11)At a shoe factory. But I’m trying to find another job.
M: Really Why W: You know, (12)I’ve been working there for more than 6 years, but I can’t even buy a house. M: But do you like the job The people W: Yes, of course. The place is nice and the people are very friendly. M: Well, if you like the job and the work place, (13)I suggest that you apply for a loan to buy a house. W: But applying for a loan is tedious and complicated, isn’t it M: Absolutely not. But you must consider three things. W: What are they M: Interest rate, bank reputation, and loan term. Choose the bank with the best service with the lowest interest! W: (13)Oh, it’s such a good idea! Thanks a lot!
Text 9毕业后的打算 W: What are you reading, Paul M: Oh, it’s a book about science.
W: Why are you reading on Friday evening M: (14)Because I’ve got to write a report this weekend.
W: What are you going to do when you graduate M: I’d like to get a job abroad, I think. And you
W: I’m going to spend a few weeks touring Britain, (15)then I’m going back to Canada, I suppose.
M: What is John going to do W: (16)I think he’s going to open a shop of “Pretty Feet” in London. Now he is in Italy. He’s coming back tomorrow. By the way, what are you and Sue going to do on Saturday evening
M: We haven’t decided yet. Why W: Well, I thought we could cook another of our famous suppers and invite John and Sue. M: Oh, no! Sorry, Barbara, but I really have to read this book.
Text 10城市观光W: Welcome everybody to this City Tours bus. I hope you’re having a good time here in the West of England. Our tours usually last about one hour. The bus is now turning into Queens Road. From this road we can see a very modern building. (17)This is the town’s new sports stadium. All the big matches happen there but at the moment, an international company is using it for a conference. Now look to your left. (18)We’re now passing the City Theater. This building is one hundred years old. It’s very pretty, as you see, but it doesn’t have enough seats for big shows. We’ve got a new entertainment center in Victoria Park. We don’t pass it on the bus, but you may be interested to know it’s got a cinema and a concert hall. Most people prefer it because it’s got air conditioning. Now, on your right, is the High Street. (19)This City Tours bus normally goes along the High Street into the Market Place. But at the moment some musicians are practicing for an outdoor concert there. We’re driving round a different route because the roads into the Market Place are closed. The market was an important local trade center until about 1970. Farmers bought and sold their cows and sheep there. However, we don’t see animals in the city center these days. (20)The market area’s got some good shops. Why don’t you have a walk round there later on
Useful Expressions:
sociable好交际的 talkative健谈的 can’t wait for等不及；迫不及待 pass away去世
apply for申请 tedious繁琐的 loan term贷款期限 entertainment娱乐
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. D
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. A 35. C
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. A 39. E 40. B
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. C 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D
destroyed 57. measuring 58. survival 59. various 60. froze
61. to complete 62. gathering 63. of 64. incredibly 65. to participate
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
Knowing that you are greatly in need of volunteers for Rizhao tourism development, I am extremely delighted to write with the intention of applying to be a volunteer.
Having studied English for 12 years, I have a good command of English, which enables me to communicate with foreign visitors fluently. Moreover, I have participated in several volunteer activities, which equip me with relevant experience. Of equal importance is my great passion for Rizhao culture and tradition, enabling me to answer the related questions with great ease. If accepted, I will spare tireless efforts to shoulder my responsibility.
I’d appreciate it if you could take into my application favourably. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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One day, however, Mary came with good news. She told Jane the school music festival was to be held the next month and that her classmates all expected her to sing on behalf of her class. Jane’s eyes sparkled but responded doubtfully, “Can I... ” Mary and I immediately assured her that she could make it. In the following month, with the help of Mary, Jane kept on practicing singing. Beautiful songs echoed in our house again and smiles began to appear on her face. Finally the big day came when she could present herself.
When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage. Jane was greeted with warm applause. As she began to sing, the audience got absorbed in her beautiful voice. Seconds after her performance, all the audience rose with thunderous cheers. When wheeled off stage, Jane received praise and bunches of flowers from her teachers and classmates. Jane was moved to tears. The kindness and encouragement from her teachers and classmates stimulated Jane’s enthusiasm for life, making her regain confidence in pursuing her original dream, which I will support wholeheartedly.

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